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Abstract

Citation: Clin Oncol. 2016;1(1):1003.DOI: 10.25107/2474-1663-v1-id1003

FDG Emboli on PET/CT Scan - A Case Report

Kush Kumar

Nuclear Medicine, Now Known as King George's Medical University, USA

*Correspondance to: Kush Kumar 

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Abstract:

Uniform focal uptake of FDG avid abnormality in the lung without any corresponding structural lesion on CT is iatrogenic pulmonary embolism. Awareness of this very uncommon condition is essential. It is proposed to avoid direct stick and use preplaced IV cannula for injecting FDG.

Keywords:

FDG; PET/CT; Pulmonary; Embolism

Cite the Article:

Kush Kumar. FDG Emboli on PET/ CT Scan - A Case Report. Clin Oncol. 2016; 1: 1003.

Journal Basic Info

  • Impact Factor: 3.231**
  • H-Index: 11 
  • ISSN: 2474-1663
  • DOI: 10.25107/2474-1663
  • PubMed NLM ID: 101705590

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